Environmental Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering environmental consulting firm as an Environmental Project Manager, focusing on renewable energy solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive sustainable projects, manage client relationships, and lead multidisciplinary teams. Enjoy a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of consulting experience in renewable energy.
• Minimum 2 years of Project Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for large-scale renewable energy projects.
• Lead client engagement and technical proposal development.
• Oversee all aspects of a project including scope, schedule, budget.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Ecological Engineering

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Vantagepoint

Job description

Job Description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose. At Verdantas, we are pioneers in delivering a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, cutting-edge modeling, and digital technology services. Specializing in thriving markets with strong growth trends, we play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable project outcomes across diverse sectors such as power, renewable energy, water resources, government land use, and transportation infrastructure.

Our dynamic team, comprised of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, collaborate closely with clients, harnessing state-of-the-art technology to provide highly accurate datasets and models that tackle intricate environmental and infrastructure challenges. We pride ourselves on going beyond conventional problem-solving; we function as strategic partners, actively assisting clients in realizing their infrastructure and sustainability goals.

Verdantas stands at the forefront with a robust team of 1,800+ professionals, including top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts strategically positioned throughout the U.S. Our commitment to excellence is grounded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. As a reliable partner, Verdantas offers integrated solutions and forward-thinking strategies in environmental consulting, engineering, and digital technology services.

Join us on this journey where your skills and passion align with our mission to create a sustainable future through groundbreaking solutions. At Verdantas, your career transcends traditional boundaries, and your impact extends far beyond the workplace. Discover a workplace where your talents thrive, and your contributions make a lasting difference.

We are seeking a Environmental Project Manager to support the renewable energy team. This position is remote. In this role, you will play a crucial part in creating resilient power solutions to help drive the transformation toward a more sustainable energy future.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as Project Manager for early due diligence, baseline studies, permitting, engineering, and design tasks for large-scale renewable energy projects, such as solar facilities, battery energy storage systems, wind projects, and/or green hydrogen projects
• Lead client engagement and technical proposal development efforts
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to complete all aspects of environmental impact analysis and permitting and engineering studies, including power siting board applications, and associated multiple support studies
• Oversee all aspects of a project including scope, schedule, budget, technical resources, and communications
• Serve as senior reviewer and facilitate senior reviews for technical reports
• Set and maintain project schedule to complete required tasks by established due dates to support overall development activities
• Coordinate and manage field crews and sub-contractors
• Work with owners, regulators, design teams, contractors, and sub-contractors to achieve project goals
• Create change orders for additional or out-of-scope work
• Communicate with clients and internal management regarding project status
• Build new client relationships
• Learn, understand, and apply changes in policy, legislation, regulations, and new technologies
• May require up to 25% travel

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Ecological Engineering; Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field
• Master’s Degree is preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of consulting experience in the renewable energy industry
• Minimum of 2 years of Project Management experience
• Strong technical background with renewable energy projects
• Experience with environmental resource studies, impact analysis, and permitting
• Ability to recognize business risks and to identify opportunities to offer enterprise-wide solutions for the client
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of Vantagepoint or similar project management and accounting software
• Works effectively to meet deadlines with minimum supervision; strong problem-solving skills; collaborates well with colleagues regionally and globally
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients
• Ability to multi-task among several projects simultaneously

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, lifestyle, educational background, or physical ability. We believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

Verdantas is an EOE